The
British Aerospace 125 is a classic design that lives on
despite the fortunes of the companies that had a hand in its
development. Originally designed by de Havilland and
designated the DH 125, the prototype first flew in
1962. By that time de Havilland was part of Hawker Siddeley
and the aircraft was re-designated the HS 125.
In 1977, Hawker Siddeley in turn became part of
British Aerospace. Raytheon purchase BAe's Corporate Jets
division in 1993. Raytheon has redesignated this aircraft the Hawker
800.
